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Miss Manners: When with a friend (in real life), is it rude to answer a phone call?
Miss Manners: When with a friend (in real life), is it rude to answer a phone call?
Miss Manners: When with a friend (in real life), is it rude to answer a phone call?

Published on: 05/13/2026

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It is possible to say politely that you will have to call the person back because you are engaged, but it is difficult to do so gracefully. Getty Images

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I am with someone in person, I think it is rude to answer the phone (the message being that the caller is more important than our conversation). A friend claims that she only intends to pick up and say she will call them back.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/miss-manners-when-with-a-friend-in-real-life-is-it-rude-to-answer-a-phone-call.html

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